Western Heritage. Global Stage.
Through a strategic partnership with Visit Qatar and 11-time award-winning producer Outlaw Partners from Montana USA, the Qatar Western Rodeo Championship will debut in Q4 2026, bringing a $1+ million purse, elite global athletes, world-class music entertainment, and a legacy of Western sports to the desert stage.
More than a single event, it is designed as a recurring international property positioned at the intersection of sport, culture, tourism, and investment. With disciplined long-term planning, the Championship has the potential to generate measurable economic impact, strengthen Qatar’s global sports portfolio, and establish a sustainable legacy year after year.
A First-of-Its-Kind International Championship Rodeo Experience
3-Night Elite Rodeo Championship
World Champion Athletes
PBR & NFR Circuits
Premier Bucking Stock Contractors
International Music Headliners
Broadcast-Ready Premium Production
Multi-Year Global Property
World Class Country Music Artist
Championship Night Experience
Run of Show
VIP Hospitality & Pre-Event Reception
Grand Opening Ceremony
Saddle Bronc Riding
Bareback Riding
Steer Stopping
Barrel Racing
Exhibition Performances
Championship Bull Riding Finale
Awards Ceremony
Headline Concert
Opening Ceremony & Disciplines
Opening Ceremony
Curated ceremony with high impact moments - setting the tone for the event, honoring Western heritage, and celebrating community while building anticipation for the competition.
- Equestrian grand entrance
- Athlete introductions
- Cultural crossover moment (Qatar × Western tradition)
- Broadcast-scale staging
Saddle Bronc Riding
Classic rodeo event where a rider must stay aboard a bucking horse using a specialized saddle while demonstrating technical precision.
- 5 elite athletes
- Rodeo's classic discipline
- Judged on style, rhythm, control
Bareback Riding
One of rodeo’s most physically demanding events, where a rider grips a rigging with one hand while riding a powerful bucking horse for eight seconds.
- 5 elite athletes
- Explosive power and technique
Steer Stopping
Fast-paced timed event where a mounted rider chases down a running steer and brings it to a controlled stop.
- Worlds-greatest horsemen
- Showcase of skills
- Rooted in working ranch heritage
- Precision horsemanship
Barrel Racing
High-speed event in which a rider and horse navigate a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, racing against the clock.
- 5 elite competitors
- Timed event showcasing speed and agility
- High-energy arena moment
Championship Bull Riding Finale Awards Ceremony
Rodeo’s most iconic event, where a rider attempts to stay mounted on a powerful bucking bull for eight seconds using only one hand for grip.
- 10 elite riders
- 10 world-class bulls
- Cumulative scoring across 3 nights
- Championship climax
Awards Ceremony
Prestigious closing celebration that honors the championship athletes with gifts, prizes and acclaim – reinforcing tradition and competitive excellence at the heart of the sport.
- Custom championship belt buckles
- VIP presentation opportunity
- Media spotlight moment
- Legacy trophy design
Musicians & Entertainers
Appearances and programming featuring industry stars
Outlaw Partners will elevate the Qatar Western Rodeo Championship by bringing its world-class live music production expertise to the event. Having produced large-scale performances for globally recognized artists including Dave Matthews, Dierks Bentley, Lukas Nelson, Foo Fighters, and many others, Outlaw delivers premium concert experiences at scale.
For the Qatar event, Outlaw will secure a global headline artist to anchor post-event entertainment, transforming the Championship into a full sport-and-music spectacle. Integrated staging, lighting, sound, and VIP experiences will create a seamless transition from competition to concert — delivering an unforgettable, festival-caliber experience in the desert.
WORLD’S ELITE RODEO ATHLETES
(PBR + PRCA + WPRA | 2025–2026 Season)
A curated selection of the most dominant, marketable, and globally recognized athletes competing at the highest level of professional rodeo today will be selected based on ranking and availability for the Qatar event.
Bull Riding
Two-time PBR World Champion from Brazil known for surgical precision and historic 90+ point rides on the sport’s rankest bulls.
Explosive American contender on the PBR Unleash The Beast Tour known for aggressive style and clutch performances.
Australian standout and one of the most consistent high-percentage riders on the PBR circuit.
Barrel Racing
Multiple-time World Champion and one of the most recognizable athletes in women’s rodeo history.
WPRA World Champion renowned for precision horsemanship and back-to-back elite National Finals Rodeo performances.
Veteran champion with multiple world titles and a reputation for consistency under pressure.
Bareback Bronc Riding
Six-time PRCA World Champion and one of the most decorated bareback riders in rodeo history.
World Champion bareback rider known for high-marked rides and elite consistency.
Modern bareback standout delivering 90-point performances on the toughest stock in ProRodeo.
Saddle Bronc Riding
Multi-time PRCA World Champion celebrated for textbook form and smooth, high-scoring rides.
One of the sport’s most dynamic champions with multiple world titles and major rodeo wins.
Next-generation Wright family champion carrying on one of rodeo’s most legendary legacies.
Rodeo Personalities
Flint Rasmussen
Most famous professional barrel man in the history of PBR bull riding, National Rodeo Hall of Fame and Bull Riding Hall of fame member.
Rider Kiesner
Trick roping, gun spinning, whip cracking, rodeo clowning and fire spitting.
Bethany Iles
National performing trick rider.
Bulls
A selection of powerful, top circuit bulls will be brought to compete
Riding Solo
Ridin' Solo (612) is a legendary, two-time PBR World Champion Bucking Bull (2022, 2023)
Peytons Daddy
Peyton’s Daddy is a proven pro bull who rises to the big stage and wins fans everywhere he competes.
Cliff Hanger
Cliff Hanger consistently bucks off top riders and returns to defend his Big Sky PBR top bull title.
Outlaw
Outlaw lives up to his name, consistently bucking off riders and igniting the crowd at Big Sky PBR.
Production Team
Outlaw Partners - Executive Producer
Outlaw Partners’ powerful ecosystem — spanning world-class events, media, marketing, real estate, and luxury travel — has driven 25 years of success across sales, brand building, and large-scale event production. At the core of the company is a strong charitable ethos, with more than $10 million raised to benefit local and national nonprofits since inception. In 2025, Outlaw deepened that commitment by launching the Outlaw Foundation 501(c)(3), reinforcing its mission to pair business growth with meaningful community impact.
Cord McCoy
Co-Executive Producer
Cord McCoy is an accomplished American professional rodeo cowboy, stock contractor, and television personality from Tupelo, Oklahoma, known for his resilience after surviving a near-fatal 2004 riding injury. A standout saddle bronc and bull rider, he qualified for the PBR Finals six times and later became a successful stock contractor, owning PBR Bucking Bull of the Year "Ridin Solo". Cord made three appearances on CBS’s The Amazing Race television series, and served as head coach of Oklahoma Freedom in the Professional Bull Riders Team Series for two years. He and his wife, Sara, operate McCoy Rodeo livestock company.
